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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

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PRODUCT SAFETY risk of electric shock.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
illustrations and specifications provided with this moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may risk of electric shock.
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- shock.
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
power tool. unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
1) Work area safety electric shock.
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents. 3) Personal safety
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable common sense when operating a power tool. Do 5
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which not use a power tool while you are tired or under
may ignite the dust or fumes. the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating moment of inattention while operating power tools may
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
2) Electrical safety wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. personal injuries.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
electric shock. is in the off-position before connecting to power
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
if your body is earthed or grounded. invites accidents.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
 turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
personal injury. tool or these instructions to operate the power
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool users.
in unexpected situations. e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from of parts and any other condition that may affect
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
be caught in moving parts. power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust caused by poorly maintained power tools.
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
are connected and properly used. Use of dust maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
collection can reduce dust-related hazards. are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore in accordance with these instructions, taking into
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause account the working conditions and the work to be
6 severe injury within a fraction of a second. performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
4) Power tool use and care h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
tool for your application. The correct power tool will grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was control of the tool in unexpected situations.
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not 5) Battery tool use and care
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
repaired. of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ another battery pack.
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from b) Use power tools only with specifically designated
the power tool before making any adjustments, battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such create a risk of injury and fire.
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
power tool accidentally. other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
 nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can SCREWDRIVER SAFETY WARNING
make a connection from one terminal to another. 1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns when performing an operation where the fastener
or a fire. may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY CELLS INSIDE THE
burns. TOOL
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells.
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
b) Do not short-circuit charging terminal. Do not store
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
power tool haphazardly in a box or drawer where
of injury.
charging terminal may short-circuit each other or
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
be short-circuited by conductive materials. When
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
power tool is not in use, keep it away from other metal
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other 7
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
small metal objects, that can make a connection from one
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
charging terminal to another.
range specified in the instructions. Charging
c) Do not expose power tool to heat or fire. Avoid
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range
storage in direct sunlight.
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
d) Do not subject power tool to mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the
6) Service
liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes.
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
If contact has been made, wash the affected area
person using only identical replacement parts. This
with copious amounts of water and seek medical
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
advice.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
f) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell has been
of battery packs should only be performed by the
swallowed.
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
g) Keep power tool clean and dry.
h) Wipe the charging terminals with a clean dry cloth
if they become dirty.
i) Power tool needs to be charged before use.
Always refer to this instruction and use the correct
 charging procedure.
j) Do not maintain power tool on charge when not in Wear eye protection
use.
k) After extended periods of storage, it may be
necessary to charge and discharge the power tool
several times to obtain maximum performance. RCM marking
l) Battery gives its best performance when it is
operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5
Li-Ion battery This product has been
°C). marked with a symbol relating to
m) When disposing of cells, keep cells of different ‘separate collection’ for all battery
electrochemical systems separate from each other. packs and battery pack. It will
n) Recharge only with the charger specified by Worx. then be recycled or dismantled in
Do not use any charger other than that specifically order to reduce the impact on the
provided for use with the equipment. A charger that environment. Battery packs can be
is suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire hazardous for the environment and
when used with another battery. for human health since they contain
o) Keep power tool out of the reach of children. hazardous substances.
8 p) Retain the original product literature for future
reference. Do not burn
q) Dispose of properly.
r) Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity,
size or type within a device. Batteries may enter water cycle if
s) Do not use any cell which is not designed for use disposed improperly, which can
with the equipment. be hazardous for ecosystem. Do
not dispose of waste batteries as
unsorted municipal waste.
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Wear protective gloves
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual

Warning
 Waste electrical products must not WX240 WX240.X**
be disposed of with household Rated voltage 4V Max*
waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your local Battery capacity 1.5Ah li-ion
authorities or retailer for recycling
advice. No-load speed 300/min
Maximum torque 2.5N.m
Don’t stare directly into the tool Machine weight 0.266kg
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holder
*Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery
voltage reaches maximum of 4 volts. Nominal voltage is
Don’t use double end bit 3.6 volts.

**X=1-999, A-Z, M1-M9 there are only used for different

customers, there are no safe relevant changes between
COMPONENT LIST these models
We recommend that you purchase your accessories 9
1. LED LIGHT
from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the
2. FORWARD / REVERSE OPERATION BUTTON accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel
can assist you and offer advice.
3. TORQUE CONTROL AND POWER BUTTON
4. 6.35mm HEX CHUCK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. TORQUE AND POWER INDICATOR NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
6. USB-C CHARGING PORT book carefully.

Not all the accessories illustrated or described are Usage

included in standard delivery. The electric tool can be used for fastening or removing
screws on wood, metal, plastic and other materials.

TECHNICAL DATA ACTION FIGURE

Type designation WX240 WX240.X (2-designation of BEFORE OPERATION
machinery, representative of screwdriver )
 A) Charging the Battery Torsion adjustment
NOTE: Prior to initial use, the battery The torque of three gears can be
must be charged 5 hours to fully utilize adjusted according to the demand by
the battery capacity. using the torque adjustment button
3. The machine has its own torque
B) Charging protection function,
See Fig E
Connect the USB-C cable to a 1st gear:
compatible charger (not included), and Suitable for screwing in or out small
plug the charger into the matching diameter screws
socket.During the charging process, the 3rd gear:
green light will flash; after the charging Suitable for screwing in or out large
is completed, three cells of the green diameter screws
See Fig A
light will always be on. Unplug the
charger and disconnect the charging OPERATION
cable from the machine. The machine is Torsion adjusting
ready to be used. Before each use, please
Important notice: adjust to the appropriate See Fig E
During the charging process, the torque gear, otherwise it’s easy to
10 charger and the body surface will feel slip
hot, which is a normal phenomenon.
Power display operation
Note : the USB-C cable is suitable for Press and hold the power display See Fig F
the charger ,of which the output is button 3 for more than 3 seconds
5V 1000mA
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
MAINTENANCE
Inserting and Removing Bits See Fig B
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or
Forward / reverse operation See Fig C,D maintenance. There is no user serviceable parts in your
power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean
your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always
store your power tool in a dry place.
TROUBLE SHOOTING

problem Possible cause Solution

1. Plug in the
USB-C cable again,
and check the
1. USB-C cable
status of the lamp
not plugged in
and check whether
the current is
Battery will 2. Surrounding
connected
not charge air temperature
2. Move the
is too hot or too
product to an
cold
environment
with appropriate
temperature for
charging 11
During
The battery of
operation,
screwdriver is
the Charge the battery
dead, or the
screwdriver or increase torque
torque setting is
stops
insufficient
working

FOR BATTERY TOOLS

The ambient temperature range for the use and storage
of tool and battery is 0oC-45oC.
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is 0oC-40oC. Positec Australia Pty Limited
10 Corporate Blvd Bayswater , VIC 3153, Australia
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